VASAI VIRAR TOURISM GUIDE

Located on North Suburban Mumbai part, Vasai-Virar City is the only
Metropolitan City of newly formed Palghar district. The city is connected
by connected to Mumbai by Western Railway and to Navi Mumbai, Thane,
Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Panvel cities by the Vasai-Diva Railway line. Vasai
Virar is very popular for weekend water parks and resorts destination from
Mumbai and Thane. The popular tourist places, beaches, famous temples around Vasai Virar like
Jivdani Temple, Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir, Arnala Fort, Vasai
Fort, Tungareshwar Temple and Arnala beach. The details of tourist
attractions near Vasai Virar are as follows:

Tourist Places in Vasai Virar

Arnala Fort, Vasai

(Timings: Always open, but not recommended to visit during nights)

Also known as Jaldurg or Janjira Arnala, it is located on an island. The
features of the fort include huge ramparts, watch tower, large water
reserve and stone gateway. It also has the temples of Goddess Bhavani, Lord
Shiva, Ambakeshwar and padukas of Shrinityanand Maharaj. Buses are
available from Virar station to Arnala market. From Arnala market one has
to get on small fish trawlers to reach on the fort.

Bassein Fort/Vasai Fort, Vasai Virar

(Timings: Always open, but not recommended to visit during nights and
better visit with your group.)

Surrounded by water on three sides, Vasai Fort is marine fort which has
strong stone wall with 11 bastions. The fort has also rich greenery and is
used for Bollywood shooting. Due to remoteness of the fort, it might be
risky to visit on weekdays. Autorickshaws, buses are most common mode of
transport. Nearest Railway Station is Vasai Road station, from which ST
buses, local buses, autorikshaws are available.

Beaches in Vasai Virar

Arnala beach is famous weekend destination located in Virar. Surrounded by
suru trees, the beach also has paragliding and camel rides. The beach is
ideal for weekend break with the family resorts available near the beach.
Nearest Railway station is Virar with 9 km. ST buses/Shared autorikshaws
are available from Virar station.

Pilgrimages in Vasai Virar

Dedicated to Goddess Jivdani Mata, Jivdani temple is situated on the top of
a hill. One has to climb around 1300 steps to reach the temple however rope
way is available. The view from the temple of surroundings hills and Virar
City is striking. Share Auto rickshaws are available from Virar Railway
Station. Dusshera is celebrated with full enthusiasm

Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir, Vasai,

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Dedicated to Goddess Vajreshwari, according to legends, Lord Rama and Lord
Parashuram visited this temple. The temple is surrounded by stone and has
to climb through stone to reach the temple. At distance of 5 km from
Mandir, there are 20 hot water kunds which are said to be created by former
volcano. Pilgrims take bath in hot water to take blessings of God. Main
festival is Navratri Utsav in month September/October and other festivals
includes Dipavali, Shri Datta Jayanti, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti, Godhadebaba
Shrine worship.

There is hot water springs located in the Vajreshwari area as well as in
Ganeshpuri and in Akoli. The springs have high sulphur content and are
believed to cure many skin ailments.

Tungareshwar Temple, Vasai,

(www.tungareshwar.com)

This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in greenery
of Tungreshwar hills. It is also famous for waterfall and river. Many treks
and nature trails in this area are conducted during monsoon. Nearest
railway station is Vasai on Western Route. Share Auto rickshaws are
available from Vasai Railway Station.